Spaetzle

Discover the comforting allure of homemade Spaetzle, a traditional German egg noodle that's surprisingly simple to make and utterly satisfying to eat. This easy-to-follow recipe uses just a handful of pantry staples—flour, eggs, milk, and a touch of butter—to create tender, slightly chewy noodles with a rustic charm. The batter is pressed through a spaetzle maker or colander directly into boiling water, yielding perfectly formed noodles that cook in minutes. A quick toss in buttery goodness gives the spaetzle a golden touch, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds an optional pop of color and flavor. Serve this versatile dish as a hearty side to stews, savory sauces, or roasted meats, and bring a taste of Bavarian comfort food straight to your table in under 30 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 2

Crack the eggs into the middle of the flour mixture and add the milk. Stir the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until the batter is smooth and elastic. The batter should be thick but slightly runny, resembling a thick pancake batter.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Using a spaetzle maker, slotted spoon, or colander, press the batter through the holes into the boiling water. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.

Step 5

Once the spaetzle floats to the surface (this takes about 2-3 minutes), use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a colander to drain.

Step 6

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cooked spaetzle to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden in spots.

Step 7

Transfer the spaetzle to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy with your favorite sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(597.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1433.3

Total Fat 47.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 820.8mg	0%
Sodium 2842.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 54.2g	0%

Vitamin D 222.2IU	0%
Calcium 305.4mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 735.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.2%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 54.4%